diff --git a/jupyter_client/consoleapp.py b/jupyter_client/consoleapp.py
index 7afa5da4a..7024788fd 100644
--- a/jupyter_client/consoleapp.py
+++ b/jupyter_client/consoleapp.py
@@ -86,6 +86,7 @@
     f="JupyterConsoleApp.connection_file",
     kernel="JupyterConsoleApp.kernel_name",
     ssh="JupyterConsoleApp.sshserver",
+    sshkey="JupyterConsoleApp.sshkey",
 )
 aliases.update(app_aliases)